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June is Automotive Service Professionals Month

Brake & Front End

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has designated June as Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM). They work in general repair shops, dealerships and service stations. They keep pace with the latest systems and innovations in automotive repair.

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Relearning Auto Mechanic Training Basics: Why Mastering the Service Manual Sets You Apart

Automotive Training Centre

As automotive technology evolves, technicians are coming to rely on digital scan tools and advanced software to diagnose and fix problems more than ever before. Unlike generalized repair websites or user forums, the service manual contains precise information sourced directly from the vehicle manufacturer.

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Transtar Holding Co. Acquires Arch Auto Parts

Tomorrow's Technician

Arch will become part of NexaMotion Group (NMG) , a family of automotive aftermarket businesses under Transtar Holding Company. Arch Auto Parts owner and CEO Chris Bodh will join the executive leadership team as group president of general repair businesses.

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Announcing New DRIVE Master Workshops for Automotive Shop Owners

DRIVE

Creating a Path to Success As the automotive repair industry evolves, so does the demand for skilled shop owners who are equipped with the knowledge to run not only a successful shop but a scalable business. DRIVE is thrilled to announce a lineup of three NEW Master Workshops coming in 2025.

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Hydraulic Systems in Auto Repair: Tools and Techniques

CATI

Hydraulic systems are behind some of the most essential functions in automotive repair, whether lifting a vehicle in the shop or bringing a car to a stop on the highway. These powerful systems quietly do the heavy lifting, and todays automotive training graduates must know how to work with them safely and skillfully.

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Cox Automotive Service Study: Dealerships Losing Ground to General Repair Shops

AutoSuccess

New research released by Cox Automotive on the U.S. vehicle service industry shows that franchised dealerships continue to lose share to general repair shops. Owners are also visiting service centers more often, according to the Cox Automotive study: In 2023, the average owner had their vehicle in for service or maintenance 2.5

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Is the General Auto Repair Shop Model Still Sustainable?

AutoShopOwner

When I started as a young auto technician in the mid 1970s, working in a general automotive repair shop was a lot simpler. Fast forward to today, can the General Repair shop model still work? And what about the training needed and the tools/equipment need to service and repair a wide range of worldwide car models?